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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 1,060.10 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 1,060.10 and 399.39 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 1,060.10 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/1,060.10 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 1,060.10 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 423,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,391.34/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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